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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

5 Mission and Vision

6 A Brief Overview

8 Leadership

9 History

11 Points of Pride

12 Our Students

14 Faculty

16 Administrative Divisions of The University of Alabama

18 Colleges and Schools of The University of Alabama

22 Employee Benefts and Holidays

23 Key Campus Landmarks

27 On-Campus Entertainment and Dining

28 The City of Tuscaloosa

30 Nearby Metropolitan Birmingham

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M I S S I O N A N D V I S I O N

MISSION

To advance the intellectual and social condition of the people of the state, the nation, and the world through the creation, translation, and dissemination of knowledge with an emphasis on quality programs of teaching, research, and service.

VISION

The University of Alabama will be the university of choice for the best and brightest students in Alabama and a university of choice for all students who seek exceptional educational opportunities. The University of Alabama will be a student-centered research university and an academic community united in its commitment to enhancing the quality of life, not only for all Alabamians, but also for citizens of the nation and world.

STRATEGIC GOALS

• To provide a premier undergraduate and graduate education that offers a global perspective and is characterized by outstanding teaching, high-quality scholarship, and distinctive curricular and co-curricular programs.

• To increase the University’s productivity and innovation in research, scholarship and creative activities that impact socio-economic development.

• To enrich the learning and work environment by providing an accepting, inclusive community that attracts and supports a diverse faculty, staff and student body.

• To provide opportunities and resources that promote work-life balance and enhance the recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty and staff.

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A B R I E F O V E R V I E W

2016 FALL ENROLLMENT HIGHLIGHTS

37,665 total enrollment 16,324 students from Alabama 7,559 frst-time undergraduates Over 40% of frst-time undergraduates scored a 30 or better on their ACT 152 National Merit Scholars in the freshman class Largest colleges: College of Arts and Sciences 9,388 Culverhouse College of Commerce 8,575 College of Engineering 5,882

UNPRECEDENTED GROWTH

The University of Alabama has seen fall FTE Enrollment increase by 74 percent or 13,385 FTEs from 2004-2014. This is the largest increase of any university in Alabama by over 10,000 students. The University of Alabama accounts for 40.38 percent of Alabama public colleges’ and universities’ new FTEs in that time period.

UA is the fastest growing fagship university in the nation, and the second fastest growing public universi-ty from 2003-2013, just behind Texas A&M Kingsville, which includes the San Antonio campus, established in 2009 and accounting for a large portion of their enrollment growth.

Applications have increased from 10,555 total applications in 2005 to 36,203 in 2015, an increase of over 240 percent.

NATIONALLY RANKED PROGRAMS

For over a decade, The University of Alabama has been ranked in the top 50 public universities in the nation.

UA is ranked 15th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report among Best Universities for Veterans, with a 100 percent retention rate for students enrolled in the Veteran and Military Affairs transition class: Military to College.

The UA Offce of Veteran and Military Affairs certi-fed 1,504 students for Federal GI Bill benefts in 2014 (over 900 more than in 2011) and 924 students for state-sponsored GI Bill benefts. The fnancial impact of the Federal GI Bill is $21 million and the State GI Bill is $14 million.

UA School of Law ranks 10th in the nation among public law schools according to U.S. News & World Report.

The Culverhouse School of Accountancy achieved its highest rankings in history in 2014 with its undergrad-uate and master’s programs listed at eighth in the na-tion in the Public Accounting Report; it maintained this ranking for 2015. The programs are ranked second in the nation when compared to schools with the same number of full-time faculty (16-21).

The Management Information Systems (MIS) program offered through Culverhouse is ranked fourth in the na-tion among public universities.

The College of Engineering became the largest under-graduate engineering program in Alabama in 2014 with 4,780 undergraduates. In Fall 2015, The University of Alabama retained the title of largest undergraduate engi-neering program in the state.

The School of Library and Information Studies is ranked 15th in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report.

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EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

The University of Alabama employs a total of 1,759 faculty members and 4,560 staff mem-bers. While other universities in Alabama and the region have been reducing faculty and staff, UA has increased the number of employees by 2,315 or 56 percent from 2003-2015. The total impact to the Alabama economy of this employment growth is $776.8 million annually.

Faculty salaries in FY 2015 totaled $134.2 million, compared with $130.3 million in 2014. The University employs 8,000 students annually for a total salary of $36.9 million.

ACCREDITATION

The University of Alabama has earned reaffrma-tion of its accreditation by the Southern Asso-ciation of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). SACSCOC made the an-nouncement at its annual meeting in Houston, Texas, on Dec. 8, 2015. The University’s accredi-tation will run through 2025.

Reaffrmation is the culmination of a process designed to verify that the University adheres to standards of quality as judged by its peers. It involved a signifcant self-study by the University and the development of a Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) to improve student learning and the environments that support student learning. Peer evaluators conducted an on-site visit in March 2015 to review the QEP, which was accepted without recommendations. UA was frst accredited in 1897.

UA has a sound fnancial base and demon-strated fnancial stability to support the mission of the institution and the scope of its programs and services.

The University has provided strong, compel-ling evidence to confrm that the institution has adequate physical resources to support its mission and current programs as well as compre-hensive plans to continue to do so in the future.

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L E A D E R S H I P

The Board of Trustees of The University of Alabama System named Dr. Stuart R. Bell president of The University of Alabama on June 18, 2015. A nearly 30-year veteran of higher education, Bell was previously executive vice president and provost at Louisiana State University, where he served as both the chief academic offcer and the chief operating offcer. These responsibilities at LSU included oversight of all academic, research and student programs and coordination of related fscal operations.

Before joining LSU, Bell served for 10 years as dean of the University of Kansas School of Engineering. During that time, he led an expansion of facilities and research, including efforts to establish multiple major research centers; increased student recruitment; and developed extensive experience in fundraising. Bell previously served 16 years at The University of Alabama. He joined UA in 1986 as an assistant professor in the University’s department of mechanical engineering. Nine years later, he was named department head, where he served until accepting the Kansas deanship in 2002.

With research interest in combustion engines, Bell has expertise in alternative fuels for engines, innovative engine designs and modeling of engine and engine processes. He founded and directed UA’s Center for Advanced Vehicle Technologies, an interdisciplinary research center. An Abilene, Texas, native, Bell earned a nuclear engineering degree from Texas A&M University in 1979. He earned his master’s and doctorate degrees in mechanical engineering from Texas A&M in 1981 and 1986, respectively.

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The University of Alabama, the state of Alabama’s oldest public university, is a senior comprehensive doctor-al-level institution. The University was established by constitutional provision under statutory mandates and authorizations. Its mission is to advance the intellectual and social condition of the people of the state through quality programs of teaching, research and service.

In 1818, the federal government authorized the Alabama Territory to set aside a township for the estab-lishment of a “seminary of learning.” President Monroe signed the enabling act for statehood on March 2, 1819, and Alabama was offcially admit-ted to the Union on Dec. 14, 1819, and a second township added to the grant. On Dec. 18, 1820, the sem-inary was established offcially and

named “The University of the State of Alabama.”

Tuscaloosa, then the state’s cap-ital, was chosen as the University’s home in 1827. On April 18, 1831, under the leadership of the frst University president, Alva Woods, inaugural ceremonies were held and the University opened. By May 28, 52 students had enrolled. The campus consisted of seven buildings: two faculty houses, two dormitories, the laboratory, the hotel (now Gorgas House) and the Rotunda.

In 1838, The University of Ala-bama became the frst in the state to offer engineering classes. It was one of the frst fve in the nation to do so and one of the few to have main-tained accreditation continuously since national accreditation began in 1936.

H I S T O R Y

In 1865, during the Civil War, Union troops spared only seven buildings on the UA campus. Of the principal buildings remaining to-day, the President’s Mansion and its outbuildings still serve as the presi-dent’s on-campus residence. During the Reconstruction Era, a reorganized University opened again to students in 1871.

At the University’s diamond jubilee celebration in 1906, Pres-ident John William Abercrombie presented to the board of trustees his plans for the Greater University fundraising campaign, thus ensur-ing that the state legislature would no longer be the primary source for fnancing the University’s growth.

In 1912, Dr. George H. Denny became University president; at that time the campus consisted of 652

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students and nine principal build-ings. His tenure began an era of un-precedented physical and enrollment growth. When he retired in 1936, there were more than 5,000 students and 23 major buildings, which form the core of the modern campus.

The most well-known campus landmark, Denny Chimes, was dedi-cated in 1929 and named in honor of President Denny.

Now home to over 43,000 diverse students and faculty and staff mem-bers in 11 colleges and two schools led by deans, under the leadership of President Stuart R. Bell, The Uni-versity of Alabama is fourishing and experiencing growth and increased interest from across the nation and globe each year. UA offers 72 un-dergraduate degree programs, 67 master’s programs, six educational specialist programs and 49 doctoral programs. The colleges and schools and their original dates of establish-ment as separate units are as fol-lows: College of Arts and Sciences in 1909, Culverhouse College of Com-merce and Business Administration in 1919, College of Communication and Information Sciences in 1973,

College of Community Health Scienc-es in 1971, College of Continuing Studies in 1983, College of Educa-tion in 1929, College of Engineering in 1909, Graduate School in 1924, Honors College in 2003, College of Human Environmental Sciences in 1931, School of Law in 1872, Capstone College of Nursing in 1975, and School of Social Work in 1965. The University of Alabama is one of three campuses in The University of Alabama System, all of which are governed by The University of Ala-bama Board of Trustees.

Established in 1969, The Univer-sity of Alabama System includes The University of Alabama (located in Tuscaloosa), The University of Alabama at Birmingham, and The University of Alabama in Hunts-ville. The System is governed by a self-nominating board of 15 elected and two ex-offcio members.

The constitution of the State of Alabama provides that the board is composed of three members from the congressional district in which the Tuscaloosa campus is located and two members from each of the other six congressional districts. The

governor and the state superinten-dent of education are ex-offcio mem-bers of the board. Those members who are not ex-offcio are elected by the board, subject to confrmation by the state senate, and may serve up to three consecutive, full six-year terms.

The purpose of the board of trustees is to ensure the effective leadership, management and con-trol over the activities of the three doctoral research universities in The University of Alabama System. This structure provides for a defnitive, orderly form of governance, and secures and continues responsive, progressive and superior institutions of higher education.

The primary functions of the board are to determine the major policies of the system. These include reviewing existing policies; defning the mission, role and scope of each campus; and assuming ultimate responsibility to the public and political bodies of Alabama. Rules, policies and procedures are promul-gated to ensure that, through The University of Alabama System Offce, the necessary fow of information for such accountability takes place.

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P O I N T S O F P R I D E

• The University of Alabama is often referred to as The Capstone by alumni and friends of the University. This nickname was coined by former UA President George H. Denny when he referred to the University as the “capstone of the public school system of the state” in 1913. Capstone means the top stone or high point.

• Enrollment at The University of Alabama reached a record high of 37,665 for Fall Semester 2016. The entering freshman class, at 7,559 students, is the largest and best qualifed in UA history. More than 40% of the freshman class scored 30 or higher on the ACT, placing them in the top 5% of students taking the ACT.

• The University of Alabama is a leader among public universities nationwide in the enrollment of National Merit Scholars, with more than 600 currently enrolled.

• Ranked among the top 50 public universities in the nation in U.S. News & World Report’s annual college rankings for more than a decade, UA ranked 43rd among public universities in the 2016 rankings. UA’s latest college rankings include: o The School of Law ranked 28th among all law schools in the nation (10th among public universi- ties), Spring 2016. o The School of Library and Information Studies ranked 18th nationally in the latest rankings for library schools, Spring 2013.

• University of Alabama students continue to win prestigious national awards. The Capstone has produced a total of 15 Rhodes Scholars, 16 Truman Scholars, 32 Hollings Scholars and six Boren Scholars.

• Forty-seven UA students have been named Goldwater Scholars, including two in 2016. For the last 10

years, UA has matured more Goldwater Scholars than any other institution in the nation, with Harvard placing second.

• Thirty UA faculty have received NSF CAREER Awards, the nation’s most prestigious recognition of top-

performing young scientists, in disciplines ranging from nanoscience and engineering to biological sciences.

• Dr. Samantha Hansen, UA assistant professor of geological sciences, is one of many faculty recognized nationally for research. Hansen is one of 102 scientists who received the 2014 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on science and engineering professionals in the early stages of their independent research careers.

• Seven University of Alabama graduates have accepted Fulbright awards to study and teach abroad during 2016-17. Two will be based in Poland. Others will be in Zambia, Spain, Germany, South Korea, and Russia.

• U.S. News & World Report ranks The University of Alabama’s Manderson Online Business Master’s programs 12th in the nation, up from 75th the previous year. The rankings are based on level of accreditation, faculty credentials, admissions selectivity, reputation for excellence among peer institutions, and academic and career support services offered to students.

• Public Accounting Report’s 2014 rankings place UA’s Culverhouse School of Accountancy’s undergraduate and master’s programs eighth in the nation and the doctoral program 12th.

• PRWeek Magazine has recognized the public relations program in The University of Alabama’s College of Communication and Information Sciences as one of the top fve programs in the nation six times.

• More than 600 undergraduates now showcase their research and creative activity projects each year through the University’s annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference.

• The University was named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction by the Corporation for National and Community Service and the U.S. Department of Education for the ffth consecutive year, one of only 121 schools nationwide to receive this honor.

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O U R S T U D E N T S

The University of Alabama contin-ues to recruit the best and brightest students from around the nation and globe, and our faculty and staff are consistently supporting them to great achievement. To date, the Capstone has celebrated numerous prestigious national and international scholar-ships with our students. • 15 Rhodes Scholars • 16 Truman Scholars • 47 Goldwater Scholars • 32 Hollings Scholars • 17 National Science Foundation Scholars • Two Javits Fellows • One Udall Scholar • One Gates Cambridge Scholar • One Portz Scholar • Six Rotary Ambassadorial Scholars • One Templeton Enterprise Scholar • One Mitchell Scholar • One Hertz Fellow

• One Lilly Poetry Fellow • 170 Fulbright U.S. Student and Scholar Awards — The Chronicle of Higher Education named The Univer-sity of Alabama as a top producer of student Fulbright awards for 2015. Eleven of 30 UA applicants received the award, one of the highest success ratios in the nation.

Andrew Raddatz, a rising senior from Austin, Texas, and Jacob Robinson, a senior from Dexter, Missouri, are 2016 Goldwater Scholars. Both recipients are chemical engineering students.

Tzof Klinghoffer of Wilton, New Hampshire; Blair Morrison of Finch-ville, Kentucky; and Kathryn Shay of Crest Hill, Illinois — all sophomores — are 2016 Hollings Scholars.

Ciara Malaugh, a junior with dual citizenship in the U.S. and Ireland,

and Dana Sweeney, a rising senior from Kingsland, Georgia, are 2016 Truman Scholars.

Sarah McFann, a senior from Arling-ton, Tennessee, is the University’s frst Hertz Scholar, named in 2016.

2016 FRESHMAN CLASS

The most recent record-breaking class of 7,559 freshman students was the University’s brightest class of students to date. Over 40% of these students scored 30 or above on the ACT, putting them in the top 5 percent of students taking the ACT. Just under 2,500 of them are members of UA’s Honors College, and 152 are National Merit Scholars, continuing to make the Capstone one of the nation’s top public National Merit communities, with over 600 scholars on our campus.

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RETENTION AND GRADUATION RATES

The University of Alabama has achieved one of the highest retention and graduation rates in the state, with a retention rate of 87 percent and a graduation rate of 66 percent.

ACADEMIC OFFERINGS

• Baccalaureate degrees in 72 programs • Master’s degrees in 67 programs • Specialist in Education degrees in

six major felds • Doctoral degrees in 49 areas • Professional degrees in law and medicine • More than a thousand global learning opportunities in over 200 locations in 60+ countries through the University’s 60 faculty-led study-abroad, 28 exchange, and numerous affliate programs

ATHLETICS

Intramural sports, club sports, sports for students with disabilities and two student recreation centers ranked among the best in the nation give every student an opportunity to par-ticipate in the pride and tradition that defne Alabama athletics. • 17 NCAA Division I athletic teams, with 26 total NCAA National Championship titles • 16 national football championships • Six national women’s gymnastics championships

A SUPPORTIVE ALUMNI FAMILY

With over 213,000 living alumni, the University family maintains an active presence around the nation. Addi-tionally, nearly 1,400 members of our alumni base are scattered around the globe in other countries.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

In 2014, over 26,000 UA students participated in more than one million hours of community service. This volunteer service is equivalent to approximately $21 mil-lion in economic impact, according to the value of volunteer work for the state of Alabama.

STUDENT COMMUNITY

With more than 500 political, social, religious, intramural sports and service groups, the University is home to a vibrant student population. For the ffth consecutive year, The University of Alabama is the largest Greek community in terms of total membership. Also, 2015, was the sixth consecutive year that the University’s sorority recruitment was the largest in the nation.

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F A C U L T Y

With an award-winning faculty, The University is the work and research home to a talented group of edu-cators, many of whom are experts and widely respected in their felds, across all disciplines.

Dr. Chunmiao Zheng, professor of hydrogeology, 2013 M. King Hubbert Award from the National Ground Wa-ter Association, the association’s top science award

Dr. Samantha Hansen, assistant professor of geological sciences, National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award

Dr. Kimberly Genareau, assistant professor of geological sciences, NSF CAREER Award

Mr. Steven Yates, instructor in the College of Communication and In-formation Sciences, elected as the 2017-18 American Association of School Librarians president

Dr. Yuping Bao, assistant professor in chemical and biological engineering, NSF CAREER Award

Dr. Dawen Li, assistant professor in electrical and computer engineering, NSF CAREER Award

Dr. Alexey Volkov, assistant profes-sor of mechanical engineering, NSF CAREER award

Dr. Sara Kaylor, assistant professor in the Capstone College of Nursing, Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau 2016-17 Nurse Faculty Leadership Academy (an Internation-al Leadership Academy)

Dr. Catherine Scarbrough, associate director of the College of Community Health Sciences’ Family Medicine Residency, American Academy of Family Physicians Fellow

Dr. Pamela Payne-Foster, deputy director of the College of Community Health Sciences’ Institute for Rural Health Research, Fulbright Specialist Project grant recipient

Dr. James Leeper, professor in the department of community and rural medicine at the College of Communi-ty Health Sciences, American Statis-tical Association Fellow

Dr. Jonathon Halbesleben, associate dean for research at Culverhouse College of Commerce, American Psychological Association Fellow and Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Fellow

Dr. Jim Lawrence, director of Alabama Center for Real Estate, Harriet Isaacson Excellence in Education Award

Dr. Burcu Keskin, associate professor at Culverhouse College of Commerce, Top 40 Under 40 Professor by Poets & Quants

Dr. Sharon Beatty, Phifer Fellow professor of marketing at the Culver-house College of Commerce, 2014 Society for Marketing Advances Distinguished Fellow

Dr. Harris Schlesinger, professor of economics and fnance, appointed to the International Scientifc Council (ISC) for the Institute Louis Bachelier in France

Dr. Glenn Richey, professor of mar-keting and international business at the Culverhouse College of Com-merce, S. Tamer Cavusgil Award, the top International Marketing Research Award from the American Marketing Association

Dr. Sara McDaniel, assistant profes-sor of special education, Association for Positive Behavior Support’s 2016 E.G. “Ted” Carr Initial Researcher Award

Dr. Mark E. Brandon, dean of the School of Law, Alabama Law Foundation Fellow

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ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

The Offce for Academic Affairs serves our faculty, students and aca-demic administrators in all aspects of teaching, research and service. It strives for excellence as a vibrant scholarly community and provides support for UA’s deans, esteemed faculty and dedicated students so they may achieve their goals in the classroom, in their research and cre-ative endeavors, and in community outreach and engaged scholarship. Whether providing data through institutional research, working with our accrediting agencies or adminis-tering budgets to support academic excellence throughout our Univer-sity, Academic Affairs serves and supports the academy of scholars that is The University of Alabama.

COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

The Division of Community Affairs helps the University fulfll its mis-sion to advance the intellectual and social condition of the people of Alabama through quality programs that connect our mission of teach-ing, research and service in ways that improve quality of life. Commu-nity Affairs provides research seed funding, recognition programs, and the publication of the leading inter-national peer-reviewed journal on the scholarship of community/uni-versity partnership and engagement, all of which support the efforts of faculty, staff, students and commu-nity partners.

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FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

Financial Affairs supports the University community by providing administrative and support services. These include logistical support, fxed asset tracking, recycling services, risk management, mail and package services, garage ser-vices, contract management, space management, payroll services and technological services. Financial Affairs provides high quality services in a timely, effcient and customer centric manner to fulfll the needs of our institution.

RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

At The University of Alabama, our research efforts make a hands-on difference in the lives of the people we serve. Our world-class facul-ty, staff and students are leading the way as our state explores new technologies, advances scientifc discovery and harnesses the pow-er of creative thought to fuel the economy of the future. With expen-ditures in excess of $40 million, research is central to UA’s mission and pervades all 13 schools and colleges. UA is a strong advocate of promoting collaboration and inter-disciplinary research initiatives that involve faculty, students, industry and community from across cam-pus, from across the state and from around the world.

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STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS

The Division of Strategic Commu-nications manages and promotes The University of Alabama brand worldwide. Its professional staff works as a team to communicate key messages to internal and external stakeholders and advance the University’s mission through innovative approaches and creative solutions. Strategic Communica-tions brings to life the achievements of UA’s students, faculty, staff and alumni in a way that aligns com-munications with the University’s strategic priorities. In addition to being thought leaders, the staff pro-vides guidelines and best practices, brand identity standards, marketing support, design services, web tem-plates, digital imaging and broad-cast production. As stewards of the University’s brand, Strategic Com-munications offers the knowledge and framework for how UA can best communicate with its audiences to accomplish its goals.

STUDENT AFFAIRS

The Division of Student Affairs at The University of Alabama provides intentional programs and support services designed to maxi-mize student learning. The programs supported by Student Affairs com-plement academic pursuits, support well-being and promote student development. To support student learning, Student Affairs provides transformative learning experienc-

es by collaborating and partnering with academic departments, faculty, the community and others. From living-learning communities to peer mentoring, from intramural athlet-ics to career counseling, Student Affairs programs provide a variety of leadership and engagement oppor-tunities that encourage students to explore their passions and develop their skills.

UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT

University Advancement promotes and develops support for The University of Alabama. The main functions of the offce are constituency relations, including alumni, media, government, public relations, and fundraising. Working together to reinforce the overall mission of the division, the offces for Advancement Services, Alumni Affairs, Planned Giving, Develop-ment and the Capstone Men and Women make up the Division of University Advancement.

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C O L L E G E S A N D S C H O O L S O F T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F A L A B A M A

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest division and the academic heart of The University of Alabama, offering the founda-tion disciplines on which all others depend. There are approximately 8,500 undergraduate students and 1,000 graduate students in over 100 programs of study across 64 felds spanning the arts, sciences and social sciences. The College offers 19 aca-demic programs that are not offered anywhere else in the state. Interna-tionally recognized scientists, writers, artists and scholars teach in Arts and Sciences classrooms and labs. The College’s students work closely with professors who are not merely experts in their disciplines, but also creators of new knowledge. Nearly a third of its undergraduates work on independent research and creative projects under the guidance of faculty mentors. The College is one of the oldest and

largest liberal arts colleges in Ala-bama and among the fnest in the region. It is recognized nationally for the number of undergraduate and graduate students who receive nation-al awards and scholarships.

COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION SCIENCES

The University of Alabama’s College of Communication and Information Sci-ences is a comprehensive, multidis-ciplinary division in which teaching, research and service are focused on shared creation, presentation, dissem-ination, retrieval, collection, analy-sis and evaluation of messages and meanings in a variety of settings. The mission is supported by one of the country’s most diverse combinations of academic and service programs. The University of Alabama’s College of Communication and Information Sciences is made up of fve academic departments offering fve undergrad-

uate degree programs, six master’s degree programs and one interdisci-plinary doctoral program. The CIS public relations program is consistently ranked among the top fve in the nation.

COLLEGE OF COMMUNITY HEALTH SCIENCES

The primary responsibility of the educational programs of the College of Community Health Sciences is to contribute to the improvement of health care in Alabama, emphasizing small towns and rural areas. The pro-grams of the College are designed to increase the accessibility and avail-ability of health care and to improve its quality through research, education and service. CCHS also provides the last two years of clinical training for a cohort of medical students enrolled at The University of Alabama School of Medicine, and it operates a three-year family medicine residency program.

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CCHS welcomes students from disci-plines other than medicine and pro-vides training sites and internships for students in clinical dietetics, health education, healthcare management, nursing, pharmacy, psychology and social work.

COLLEGE OF CONTINUING STUDIES

The College of Continuing Stud-ies provides fexible and innovative educational opportunities, technical assistance, and applied research that touches lives and creates opportuni-ties in ways that make a difference and improve our world. CCS offers specialized programs for current high school students, distance learners, alumni, veterans and current members of the armed forces, lifelong learners, business professionals and others interested in higher education. One of CCS’s interactive programs is the Osher Lifelong Learner Institute, an academic cooperative that provides mature adults with opportunities for intellectual stimulation, cultural development and social interaction. With six chapters across the state, the College of Continuing Studies hosts the Tuscaloosa chapter at the Bryant Conference Center.

CULVERHOUSE COLLEGE OF COMMERCE AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

The mission of the oldest business school in Alabama is to provide its students an education they can use in the business envi-ronment of tomorrow. Everything at Culverhouse is strategically designed to develop tomorrow’s professionals: a strong curriculum, state-of-the-art

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facilities, top scholars and researchers, unique learning opportuni-ties, and partnerships with local and national companies. Along with a strong classroom experience, several student and professional organizations and soci-eties offer outstanding outside-the-classroom instruction and oppor-tunities for students to develop the prob-lem-solving, communi-cation and leadership skills demanded by employers of tomorrow. U.S. News & World Report ranks Culverhouse’s undergraduate program in the top 3 to 4 percent of public business programs in the

nation. Forbes ranks the Manderson Graduate School of Business 31st among the top public MBA programs.

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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION The University of Alabama has long been concerned with programs for the preparation of public school person-nel. In 1844, only 13 years after the University’s establishment in 1831, a Normal Department was provid-ed for those who wished to prepare for teaching careers. Through many name and administrative changes, the present College of Education was established in 1928. Until 1924, the University’s offerings in teacher edu-cation were almost entirely limited to undergraduate programs for elementa-

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ry and secondary teachers. Graduate work in school administration was added in 1924; and all programs, undergraduate and graduate, were greatly expanded during 1927 and 1928. Doctoral programs were au-thorized in 1951. Its mission is to be a leader in Alabama and across the nation in teaching, scholarship, advocacy and service by developing professionals with pedagogic and disciplinary expertise who advance the intellectual and social conditions of all learners in a globalized society.

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING In 1837, The University of Alabama became one of the frst fve universi-ties in the nation to offer engineering classes. Today, UA’s fully accredited College of Engineering has 5,649 students and more than 120 faculty. In the last eight years, students in the College have been recognized 11 times as USA Today All-USA College Academic Team members, and the college has produced six Goldwater scholars and seven Hollings scholars along with one Portz, one Truman and one Hertz scholar. The vision of The University of Alabama College of Engineering is to be a nationally recognized leader in student-centered education, research and innovation.

GRADUATE SCHOOL The University of Alabama Graduate School is a leader in post-gradu-ate education and offers over 150 master’s, educational specialist and doctoral degree programs. The Gradu-ate School offers nationally prominent programs featuring top faculty men-tors. Its goal is not to be the largest graduate school in the Southeast and nation, but to be the graduate school of choice for the best, brightest and most diverse student body desiring a student-centered approach to their graduate education. That commitment to student welfare and professional development runs deep, from fnancial support programs for student research and professional travel to innovative, student-led support and mentorship programs.

HONORS COLLEGE The University of Alabama Honors College provides an environment where exceptional students can thrive. It supports a culture of community and collaboration. In turn, honors students achieve a world-class

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education based on four pillars: innovative scholarship, advanced research, cultural interaction and civic engagement. The Honors College values academic achieve-ment and service-based leadership.

COLLEGE OF HUMAN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES The College of Human Environmental Sciences (CHES) is a senior aca-demic unit in the state of Alabama offering professional programs in the feld of human environmental sci-ences. Throughout its history, CHES has achieved a national reputation for excellence through the quality of its academic programs and faculty, as well as through the success of its graduates. Students graduating from CHES obtain the best of both worlds — a solid liberal arts education and a sound degree from a highly respected professional school.

SCHOOL OF LAW The University of Alabama School of Law is a national leader in legal edu-cation. Offering 13 dynamic degrees, students graduate with the knowledge and skills needed to be successful. The vast majority (91.8 percent) of

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the class of 2014 was employed in bar-passage-required or J.D.-advan-tage positions or pursuing advanced degrees within 10 months of gradua-tion. Though nationally recognized by academic journals nationwide, UA’s focus is top-tier education. With a low student-faculty ratio of 9.5 to 1, students receive dedicated attention and support. This approach is proven with the class of 2014 having a 95.7 percent passage rate on the Alabama State Bar exam.

CAPSTONE COLLEGE OF NURSING The University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing (CCN) prepares graduates for the professional practice of nursing. The college is a national innovator in clinical simulation in nursing education, using simulators and telehealth technology in teaching, research and health care delivery. It partners with a variety of well-respect-ed health care facilities to provide clinical experiences that ease the transition into the working world and prepare graduates for challenges after school. In addition to a traditional BSN program, CCN has online and blended degree programs that offer practicing nurses the opportunity to

advance their education. Programs include an RN Mobility track leading to a BSN or MSN, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degrees, a Doctor of Nursing Practice and a Doctorate of Education in Nursing (EdD).

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK The UA School of Social Work was established in 1965 by an act of the Alabama Legislature to address Alabama’s critical shortage of and pressing need for professionally trained social workers. Prior to this time there were fewer than 100 trained social workers in the state, accounting for about 19 percent of the persons employed in the state’s social welfare positions. Forty-eight of the state’s 67 counties had no profes-sional social workers. The school was accredited in 1969, and the frst class received master’s degrees the same year. The MSW program is accredited until 2019. UA is the only university in the state that offers degrees in all three levels of social work education: Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Mas-ter of Social Work (MSW) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

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Health Benefts Benefts Summary Guide Medical Plan Dental Plan Vision Plan Rates Flexible Spending Account OptumRx Pharmacy Benefts

Financial Wellness Retirement Plans Investment Fund Scorecard Retirement Savings Advisors

Miscellaneous Insurance Disability and Life Insurance Plans

Other Bama Perks Carpooling to UA Educational Beneft Employee Assistance Programs Hearing Aid Program

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE For the current calendar year, the University observes the following holiday schedule:

New Year’s Day: The 2015 Holiday period will begin on Thursday, December 24, 2015 and will extend through Sunday, January 3, 2016.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Monday, January 18, 2016

Spring Holidays: Saturday, March 12, 2016 through Sun-day, March 20, 2016

Independence Day: Monday, July 4, 2016

Labor Day: Monday, September 5, 2016

Thanksgiving: Thursday, November 24, 2016 through Sunday, November 27, 2016

Christmas: The 2016 Holiday period will begin on Thurs-day, December 22, 2016 and will extend through Tuesday, January 3, 2017.

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DENNY CHIMES Directly across the Quad from Gorgas Library stands Denny Chimes, built in honor of UA President George H. Denny. Around the base of Denny Chimes are handprints and footprints of Crimson Tide football legends. Den-ny Chimes rings out the hours, and also plays for special occasions, such as Veterans Day programs, memorials and celebrations.

ROSE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING Completed in 1969 and named for President Frank A. Rose, Rose Admin-istration Building is the University’s administrative headquarters. The president and all vice presidents fnd their offces on the second foor of Rose Administration. The Graduate School is located on the frst foor, and Human Resources for the University is located on the ground foor. Rose Administration Building is located opposite University Boulevard from the UA Quad.

THE FERGUSON CENTER The Ferguson Center (affectionately known as the Ferg) is the heart of campus. The Ferg hosts different events and programs for students, student organizations, University departments, faculty and staff. The staff also partners with student groups and University departments to orga-nize events for the student body. In addition, they have spaces that can be reserved for student organizations and University departments. The Ferguson Center’s staff enhances each student’s learning experience by supporting, supplementing and complementing the overall academic, research and service mission of The University of Alabama with a wide range of high-quality services, collab-orative programming and leisure time activities.

PRESIDENT’S MANSION Located opposite University Boulevard from Denny Chimes and

directly adjacent to Rose Administra-tion Building, the President’s Mansion houses the University president and his family. One of only seven buildings on campus that survived the Civil War burning of the University in 1865, the Mansion contains a great deal of historical signifcance and beauty for the Capstone and the Tuscaloosa com-munity. The frst president to reside in the Mansion was Basil Manly. Current President Stuart R. Bell and his wife Susan often host University events at their home, and can commonly be seen walking around campus near the Mansion.

AMELIA GAYLE GORGAS LIBRARY Located opposite the Quad from Denny Chimes and forming the north leg of the UA Quad, Gorgas Library supports teaching and research needs in humanities, social scienc-es and government information as the campus’ main library. Among the research libraries in the state of

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Alabama, Gorgas Library provides the latest technology-driven services and unparalleled print and online research collections. Gorgas Library is named for Amelia Gayle Gorgas, the frst female librarian at The University of Alabama. Gorgas Library was the frst academic building on campus named for a female. Gorgas Library houses collections for social sciences and humanities. It is considered the main library of the University system. Close to 900,000 students and faculty visit the Library each year. Computers sup-porting over 100 software programs in addition to library resources, are located throughout the building. The frst foor features a learning commons area with one area devoted to comput-ers with larger screens. Subject and instruction librarians are available to assist faculty and students.

BIDGOOD HALL Constructed in 1928 and eventually named for Lee Bidgood, the School of Commerce’s inaugural dean, Bidgood Hall is the traditional home to the Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration. Bidgood is located on the west end of the UA Quad and provides classroom space as well as a home for the Business Analytics Lab, the Manderson Graduate School of Business and the Career Center at Culverhouse.

LLOYD HALL Lloyd Hall, named in honor of Steward J. Lloyd, the frst dean of the School of Chemistry, Metallurgy and Ceramics, was completed in 1927 as a new home for the School. With the addition of two wings along the way, it served in that capacity for 77 years until 2004, when the department

moved to the newly completed Shel-by Hall. After undergoing a complete renovation, Lloyd Hall now serves as a general University classroom building with a large auditorium, 18 general purpose classrooms and a large com-puter classroom. The building is also home to New College in the College of Arts and Sciences, the Classroom Resource Center, the Writing Center and the McNair Scholars Program. On the frst foor is a dining area with Boar’s Head Deli, Chick-fl-A Express, Java City and Pizza Hut. Lloyd Hall is located on the east edge of the UA Quad.

SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING COMPLEX (SEC) The Science and Engineering Building opened in the fall of 2009. Adjacent to Shelby Hall, the building features state-of-the-art teaching and research labs as well as collaborative space to encourage interdisciplinary work and student engagement. The new facil-ity is U-shaped and similar to Shel-by Hall in exterior appearance. The 212,000-square-foot structure con-

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nects to Shelby Hall on the northeast corner with frst-foor access between the two buildings. The Science and Engineering Building is home to the all-freshman chemistry instruction-al laboratories; biological sciences teaching labs (including freshman and upper-level labs); parts of the Col-lege of Engineering, including faculty and students from the chemical and biological engineering, and computer science departments; science teach-ing labs for the College of Education; and space for the Science in Motion biology program. In addition, the building houses the administrative offces of the department of biological

sciences along with research facili-ties for faculty and students from the department.

AIME BUILDING At the Alabama Innovation and Mentoring of Entrepreneurs center (AIME), the staff help University of Alabama faculty, staff and students make their ideas, inventions and innovations commercially successful for the beneft of the University, the

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economy and society. They assist in these core areas: idea development by helping to identify and assess commercial opportunities; prototype development with a dedicated staff of scientists and engineers to collab-orate with inventors and work with inventors to develop prototypes and perform industry standard testing; and business model generation by assist-ing inventors in identifcation and assessment of business scenarios and creation of business plans, helping to fnd and obtain funds, and connecting entrepreneurs and investors. For in-dustry, they provide a connection to a diverse group of University of Alabama experts, SMART Groups, who help resolve research and development challenges.

REESE-PHIFER HALL Located at the intersection of Univer-sity Boulevard and Colonial Drive (one leg of “Sorority Row”), Reese Phifer Hall is home to the College of Com-munication and Information Sciences. Built in 1930 and restored in the early 2000s, the red brick building housed the UA student union for more than four decades. For most of that time the Alabama Union, as it was originally named, was the very heart of the campus, and a warm gathering place for students for many years. The building was named in 1991 for local businessman and philanthropist Reese Phifer, who passed away in 1998. Welcoming students, commu-nity members and guests onto cam-pus from downtown Tuscaloosa, the building serves as a distinct symbol of the Capstone.

FOSTER AUDITORIUM On June 11, 1963, segregation in the UA student body offcially ended as Gov. George Wallace’s unsuccess-ful efforts to preserve segregation by

“standing in the schoolhouse door” at Foster Auditorium made headlines around the globe. Summer 2013 marked the 50th anniversary of this historic event, commemorated by two public events on campus and a year-long series of programs featuring speakers and musical performances. Foster Auditorium was one of several buildings on campus built with Public Works Administration funds. It was completed in 1939 and renovated in 2010, with a plaza honoring Vivian Malone Jones and James Hood and a clock tower honoring Autherine Lucy Foster, the three African-American students whose enrollment began desegregation on UA’s campus.

THE ROUND HOUSE Built in Gothic Revival style in 1860, the Round House stands in the shad-ow of Gorgas Library. A guard house during the University’s days as a mil-itary school, it is said to be haunted by Civil War ghosts. The Round House is now a memorial to all UA honor societies.

WOODS QUAD The academic buildings surrounding Woods Quad — Manly Hall, Woods

Hall, Clark Hall and Garland Hall are premier examples of the ornate Victorian architecture favored immediately after the Civil War. Woods Quad was the original campus Quadrangle and the site of the frst Alabama football game.

BRYANT-DENNY STADIUM Bryant-Denny Stadium is one of the most prominent college football venues in the nation. Located on the southwestern edge of The University of Alabama campus, the history-laden stadium ranks among the nation’s top 5 on-campus football stadiums with a seating capacity of 101,821 after completion of the latest expansion in the summer of 2010. Bryant-Denny Stadium derives its name from Coach Paul William Bryant and Dr. George H. Denny. Paul William Bryant (1913-1983) returned to Alabama as head football coach in 1958 after playing for the Tide from 1933-35 and serving as an assistant coach from 1936-39. The Bryant Era at Alabama spanned more than a quarter of a century. Bryant-Denny Stadium, Bryant Hall, the Bryant Conference Center and the Bryant Museum stand as reminders of Bryant’s unparalleled winning legacy

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to the University. George Hutcheson Denny (1870-1955) accepted the presidency of The University of Alabama on Jan. 1, 1912. He began an extraordinary presidential career that spanned almost a quarter of a century. Denny Chimes and Bryant-Denny Stadium stand as reminders of Denny’s legacy to the University.

STUDENT RECREATION CENTER The Student Recreation Center (the Rec) is the main building of the three UREC facilities that also include the Aquatic Center and the Student Activity Center at Presidential Village. The Rec is home to Intramural

Sports, Sport Clubs, Outdoor Recreation, Group Exercise and Fitness Services, and Drayer Physical Therapy unit. The SRC consists of four group exercise studios, six rac-quetball courts, one combative art studio, climbing wall, multi-activity room, personal training studio, a 25-yard four-lane indoor lap pool, the north gym with fve basket-ball courts, the south gym with four basketball courts, an upstairs cardio area that also includes adaptive cardio equipment, and a downstairs weight room, family chang-ing rooms, men’s and women’s locker room facilities, the outdoor pool complex, a 12-court tennis complex, and a multi-use 29-acre felds complex.

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CAMPUS EVENTS There is always something going on at UA. Lectures, book signings, plays, art exhibits, and musical performances keep our campus and community intellectually and cultur-ally stimulating. For a complete listing of campus events, visit Crimson Calendar at events.ua.edu.

The School of Music, housed in the Moody Music Building, presents a number of events every school year. View their updated calendar at music.ua.edu/calendar.

The department of theatre and dance offers selections ranging from musical comedy to experimental theatre. View their calendar at theatre.ua.edu.

THE STRIP A brief stroll down University Boulevard takes you from Bryant-Denny Stadium to the Strip, an area of small shops, restaurants and cafés with a decidedly “Roll Tide!” atmosphere.

ON-CAMPUS RETAIL LOCATIONS • Boar’s Head Deli/Fresh2Go at Tutwiler Hall • Bryant Dining at Bryant Hall • Deli/Market/FUEL at Presidential Terrace

• Ferguson Center Food Court (Panda Express, Wendy’s, Auntie Anne’s, Chick-fl-A, Topio’s, Subway) • The Fresh Food Company • Lakeside Dining at Lakeside Complex • Law School Cafe at Law School • Mary B’s Market/Pizza Hut Express at Burke Hall • Raising Cane’s at Paty Hall • Stewart’s Corner at Lloyd Hall (Pizza Hut Express, Boar’s Head Deli, Chick-fl-A, FUEL) • Subway/The Bistro at Alston Hall • Convenience Market at Science & Engineering Complex • POD Express at the Bus Hub • Julia’s Market at Tutwiler Hall • Lakeside Market at Lakeside Dining Hall • The POD at Shelby Hall • Union Market at the Ferguson Center Food Court

ON-CAMPUS COFFEE SHOPS • The Bistro at Bidgood Hall • Java City at Gorgas Library • Starbucks at Ferguson Student Center • Dunkin Donuts at Lakeside Dining Complex

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Found along the banks of the Black Warrior River about 50 miles southwest of Birmingham, the city of Tuscaloosa houses 95,334 residents (2013). A pillar of the education-al infrastructure for the state, Tuscaloosa is home to The University of Alabama, Shelton State Community College and Stillman College. Several multi-national corporations (Michelin Tires, Mercedes-Benz and others) have selected Tuscaloosa as a site for their manufacturing plants, estab-lishing Tuscaloosa as a mainstay of the global economic community.

HOW OTHERS SEE TUSCALOOSA • 49th on the list of Best College Towns in America by website Best College Reviews

• 5th in Best Cities for Work-Life Balance by personal fnance site NerdWallet

• 9th Most Affordable Mid-Size Cities in the U.S. according to The Simple Dollar

• 22nd in Terms of Small-City Growth from the personal fnance outlet WalletHub.com

• Sister city, Northport, has been named one of the top 100 Small Art Communities in the nation

TUSCALOOSA AREA HIGHLIGHTS Bama Theatre tuscarts.org

Once the community’s grand movie house, the Bama Theatre is now downtown Tuscaloosa’s visual and performing arts center, located at 600 Greensboro Avenue; 205-758-5195.

Capitol Park tcpara.org

Tuscaloosa was the state capital from 1826 to 1846. The last vestiges of the capitol can be found at Capitol Park, a combination of original and recreated remains using building materials and architectural features. Visitors enjoy strolling the lawns, seeing the architectural footprint of the original capitol foundations and reading the historical markers. The park is located just west of downtown Tuscaloosa on Sixth Street.

Children’s Hands-On Museum chomonline.org

The Children’s Hands-on Museum offers three foors

with 21 exhibits for children of all ages to explore through play. Open Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. -7:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Sunday and all major holidays. Admission charged. 205-349-4235; 2213 University Boulevard.

Holidays on the River holidaysontheriver.com

During the month of December, visitors will enjoy ice-skating on a 100-foot by 60-foot outdoor rink, complete with holiday characters and lots of snow furries, as well as musical performances and fun holiday sing-a-longs.

Dickens Downtown dickens-downtown.com

Downtown Northport transforms into a scene from Dickens’ London on the frst Tuesday of December. Merchants in Victorian dress open their shops, while carolers and a bag-pipe group provide music. Horse-and-carriage rides, falling snow (arranged especially for the occasion) and an appear-ance by Queen Victoria launch the holiday season.

Kentuck kentuck.org

Across the Black Warrior River from campus is historic downtown Northport, a charming blend of old-fashioned shops, homes, modern folk art galleries and restaurants. An artists’ enclave thrives here, and the Gallery at Kentuck and the Kentuck Museum of Art showcase both folk and experimental artists. The focal point of the Kentuck art life is the Kentuck Festival of the Arts, which is held the third weekend in October at Kentuck Park. Tickets may be purchased in advance or on the day of the festival.

The Park at Manderson Landing Longtime UA friends Lewis and Faye Manderson have given generously to the University through the years. To honor their loyalty and commitment to The University of Alabama, the park and northern entrance to the University has been named in their honor. Located on Jack Warner Parkway, the Park at Manderson Landing is enjoyed by the entire Tuscaloosa community.

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Paul R. Jones Gallery of Art art.ua.edu/gallery/prj/

This gallery honors the late Paul R. Jones who, during his lifetime, amassed one of the largest collections of African-American art. In 2008, he donated 1,700 piec-es of his collection to UA. The gallery features a rotating selection of pieces from the Jones collection along with works by UA students and faculty. Open Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thursdays 12 p.m.-8 p.m. Closed Saturdays, Sundays and all major holidays. Free admission. 205-345-3038; 2308 Sixth Street.

Tuscaloosa Amphitheater tuscaloosaamphitheater.com

Nestled on the banks of the Black Warrior River, the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater is within walking distance of

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the city’s downtown shops and restaurants and just a mile from the UA campus. The Tuscaloosa Amphitheater is located at 2710 Jack Warner Parkway; 205-248-5280. Please visit the website for event and ticket information.

Tuscaloosa River Market tuscaloosarivermarket.com

There’s nothing quite like buying local when it comes to fresh produce. Growers and farmers from around our com-munity have selected their fnest crops for you to enjoy. Come out and support local farmers while enjoying fresh and healthy foods. The Tuscaloosa River Market is located at Manderson Landing, 1900 Jack Warner Parkway; 205-248-5295.

For more information on ways to enjoy your time in Tuscaloosa, please visit tuscaloosa.com.

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Just over 50 miles northeast of Tuscaloosa, the city of Birmingham offers major shopping, fne dining and a rich Southern history. Once the industrial center of the South, due to rapid population growth during the nation’s manu-facturing age, Birmingham became known as the “Magic City.” Now, Birmingham has transformed itself into a diverse community full of resources for residents or frequent guests.

ATTRACTIONS

Birmingham Botanical Gardens 2612 Lane Park Rd Birmingham, AL 35223

The Birmingham Zoo 2630 Cahaba Rd Birmingham, AL 35223

Vulcan Statue-the world’s largest cast-iron sculpture 1701 Valley View Dr Birmingham, AL 35209

McWane Science Center 200 19th St N Birmingham, AL 35203

Civil Rights District/Birmingham Civil Rights Institute 520 16th St N Birmingham, AL 35203

Birmingham Museum of Art 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard Birmingham, AL 35203

Riverchase Galleria (indoor mall) 3000 Riverchase Galleria Hoover, AL 35244

The Summit (outdoor shopping) 214 Summit Blvd Birmingham, AL 35243

DINING LOCATIONS

Shula’s Steak House 1000 Riverchase Galleria Birmingham, AL 35244

Hot & Hot Fish Club 2180 11th Court S Birmingham, AL 35205

Bottega 2240 Highland Ave S Birmingham, AL 35205

Daniel George Restaurant & Bar 2837 Culver Rd Birmingham, AL 35223

Dreamland Barbeque 1427 14th Ave S Birmingham, AL 35205

Café Dupont 113 20th St N Birmingham, AL 35203

Chez Fonfon 2007 11th Ave S Birmingham, AL 35205

Jackson’s Bar & Bistro 1831 28th Ave S Homewood, AL 35209

Highlands Bar & Grill 2011 11th Ave S Birmingham, AL 35205

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